We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic pharmacist to contribute to the care of patients admitted to our acute medical and frailty units.
You will be joining a small, friendly and well respected team working across the emergency floor at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford (part of Mid and South Essex Hospitals NHS Trust).
The pharmacy department at Broomfield Hospital is a professional, forward thinking department which gives all staff the opportunity to develop their full potential.
Please note this is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
You will be based at the Broomfield Hospital site, will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, and will work to provide excellent care to patients in acute medicine and frailty.
You will help to improve patient care through effective medicines reconciliation and medicines optimisation. The role will also include ensuring protocols and guidelines are in line with local and national objectives to ensure cost-effective and safe prescribing within the department.
You will have excellent communication and negotiating skills working closely with patients and multi-professional teams throughout the Emergency Village. You will be able to work under pressure and alone with excellent prioritisation skills.
You will ideally be (or working towards being) a qualified independent prescriber having achieved a minimum of a clinical diploma in pharmacy practice.
The role will also include an allocated area of responsibility within the pharmacy education and training team.
The successful applicant will contribute to the 7 day clinical pharmacy service to the emergency floor, which will involve working weekends (8am to 4pm) with flexible days off during the week in return
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Please see attached document outlining the detailed job description and main responsibilities. For further information, please feel free to contact us directly.
We look forward to your application.
This advert closes on Friday 15 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr